Makorori Beach
I drove past this view point yesterday but didn't get a chance to stop so made up for it today and with better weather. If you look closely, you can see a couple of horses taking their dog for a walk!
Anaura Bay Walkway
A rugged and rough walk through steep bush and grassland, as well as traversing rivers multiple times was an adventurous and fun way to start the morning! Was hoping for some views on the walk of the bay itself but I was shrouded by deep rainforest. Nonetheless, on the drive down, there was a great view point so all is well after this 3.5km hike!
Tokomaru Bay
Stopped off here as a recommendation from the Lonely Planet book but the wharf is shut due to disrepair and other than the long beach, there isn't really much else here. There is one pub called Te Puka Tavern and a small supermarket! But the beach is pretty scenic at least!
Te Araroa
This gets a mention as it's en route to the East Cape Lighthouse. The Lonely Planet book mentions the world's largest pohutukawa tree which measures over 40m wide (it is pretty big to be fair) and over 350 years old. Good place to stop for lunch although there is even less here than at Tokomaru Bay!
East Cape Lighthouse
A 20km gravel road East of Te Araroa and 800 steps up (I counted 790 wooden panels but there was a 10m section without them) and you will reach the most easterly point of NZ - the East Cape Lighthouse. Shame you can't go inside but the views are pretty decent up there! Like pretty much most lighthouses, this is run automatically.
And then it was all capped off with a beautiful sunset over Hick's Bay before getting to Waihau Bay!
Pretty easy day lol!
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Nicky
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